--- title: "PROVISION OF GENERAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2025-05-12" --- # PROVISION OF GENERAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the University of Aberdeen is focused on the provision of general laboratory equipment maintenance. This initiative falls under the education industry category and is primarily located at the University's King's College campus in Aberdeen, UKM50. Currently in the planning stage, this tender aims to consolidate various existing maintenance agreements for specialist analytical equipment. The potential for significant efficiencies is a key factor, as the University considers restructuring these contracts into grouped 'lots' or a comprehensive 'one-stop-shop' solution. Key upcoming date includes a future notice date on 9th June 2025. For businesses specialising in maintenance services, this tender presents a robust opportunity for growth by potentially securing a long-term contract with the University of Aberdeen. Companies with expertise in managing high volumes of equipment maintenance and those offering a comprehensive range of services across various equipment types would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can not only expand their client portfolio but also contribute to streamlined and efficient maintenance operations at a prominent educational institution. This process encourages innovative solutions to maximise value for money, making it attractive for diverse service providers in the sector. ## Notice The University currently holds a range of maintenance contracts for specialist analytical equipment with several different suppliers. These contracts vary in length, renewal dates, and value, with some recently extended to ensure essential support for high-value and business-critical equipment remains in place. Some suppliers offer broad, general maintenance services across multiple equipment types, while others provide specialist support for specific equipment models. At present, contract management responsibilities cover high volumes of individual maintenance agreements, creating a significant administrative workload. To explore opportunities for improving efficiency and value for money, the university is considering options to consolidate these contracts. This could involve merging similar equipment maintenance services into grouped 'lots' under a single tender, or alternatively, establishing a comprehensive 'one stop shop' contract capable of covering all maintenance requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University currently holds a range of maintenance contracts for specialist analytical equipment with several different suppliers. These contracts vary in length, renewal dates, and value, with some recently extended to ensure essential support for high-value and business-critical equipment remains in place. Some suppliers offer broad, general maintenance services across multiple equipment types, while others provide specialist support for specific equipment models. At present, contract management responsibilities cover high volumes of individual maintenance agreements, creating a significant administrative workload. To explore opportunities for improving efficiency and value for money, the university is considering options to consolidate these contracts. This could involve merging similar equipment maintenance services into grouped 'lots' under a single tender, or alternatively, establishing a comprehensive 'one stop shop' contract capable of covering all maintenance requirements.. The University are looking for potential service providers to provide feedback on our scope of requirements alongside advice on how the market would be able to fulfil our service needs in regarding to the asset list attached within this PIN Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530098 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530098 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530098&idx=1 12th May 2025 - Document 1 _ Draft Scope of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530098&idx=2 12th May 2025 - Document 2 _ Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530098&idx=3 12th May 2025 - Document 3 _ Asset Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530098 PROVISION OF GENERAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - The University currently holds a range of maintenance contracts for specialist analytical equipment with several different suppliers. These contracts vary in length, renewal dates, and value, with some recently extended to ensure essential support for high-value and business-critical equipment remains in place. Some suppliers offer broad, general maintenance services across multiple equipment types, while others provide specialist support for specific equipment models. At present, contract management responsibilities cover high volumes of individual maintenance agreements, creating a significant administrative workload. To explore opportunities for improving efficiency and value for money, the university is considering options to consolidate these contracts. This could involve merging similar equipment maintenance services into grouped 'lots' under a single tender, or alternatively, establishing a comprehensive 'one stop shop' contract capable of covering all maintenance requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797894 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797894.json.